Tropical Storm Maria is moving north-northwestward with no change in strength, It continues dropping heavy rainfall over Puerto Rico. At 10:00 a.m. CDT the center of Maria was located near latitude 22.1 north, longitude 68.0 west.

Maria is moving toward the north-northwest near 6 mph, 9 km/h. A gradual turn toward the north and an increase in forward speed are expected by early Wednesday, with a turn toward the north-northeast and a further increase in forward speed expected by Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Maria will pass west of Bermuda on Thursday.

A tropical storm watch is in effect for:

Bermuda

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph, 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 200 miles, 325 km, mainly to the east of the center.

Maria is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 4 to 8 inches over Puerto Rico, with isolated maximum amounts of 15 to 20 inches over the higher elevations through Wednesday morning. These rainfall amounts will cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides over areas of steep terrain. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the Virgin Islands through Tuesday.

Tropical storm conditions are possible on Bermuda by Wednesday night or early Thursday.